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TECENTRIQ

ATEZOLIZUMAB

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer TECENTRIQ intravenously over 60 minutes. If the first infusion is tolerated, all subsequent infusions may be delivered over 30 minutes. NSCLC In the adjuvant setting, administer TECENTRIQ following resection and up to 4 cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy as 840 mg every 2 weeks, 1200 mg every 3 weeks or 1680 mg every 4 weeks for up to 1 year. ( 2.2 ) In the metastatic setting, administer TECENTRIQ as 840 mg every 2 weeks, 1200 mg every 3 weeks, or 1680 mg every 4 weeks. ( 2.2 ) When administering with chemotherapy with or without bevacizumab, administer TECENTRIQ prior to chemotherapy and bevacizumab when given on the same day. ( 2.2 ) Small Cell Lung Cancer Administer TECENTRIQ as 840 mg every 2 weeks, 1200 mg every 3 weeks, or 1680 mg every 4 weeks. Administer TECENTRIQ prior to chemotherapy when given on the same day. ( 2.2 ) Hepatocellular Carcinoma Administer TECENTRIQ as 840 mg every 2 weeks, 1200 mg every 3 weeks, or 1680 mg every 4 weeks. Administer TECENTRIQ prior to bevacizumab when given on the same day. Bevacizumab is administered at 15 mg/kg every 3 weeks. ( 2.2 ) Melanoma Following completion of a 28-day cycle of cobimetinib and vemurafenib, administer TECENTRIQ 840 mg every 2 weeks, 1200 mg every 3 weeks, or 1680 mg every 4 weeks with cobimetinib 60 mg orally once daily (21 days on /7 days off) and vemurafenib 720 mg orally twice daily. ( 2.2 ) ASPS Adults: Administer TECENTRIQ as 840 mg every 2 weeks, 1200 mg every 3 weeks, or 1680 mg every 4 weeks. ( 2.2 ) Pediatric patients 2 years of age and older: 15 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 1200 mg), every 3 weeks ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Patient Selection for Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Melanoma Select patients with Stage II to IIIA non-small cell lung cancer for treatment with TECENTRIQ as a single agent based on PD-L1 expression on tumor cells [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. Select patients with first-line metastatic non-small cell lung cancer for treatment with TECENTRIQ as a single agent based on the PD-L1 expression on tumor cells or on tumor-infiltrating immune cells [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. Information on FDA-approved tests for the determination of PD-L1 expression in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer are available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics. Select patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma for treatment with TECENTRIQ in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib after confirming the presence of a BRAF V600 mutation [see Clinical Studies (14.4) ]. Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of BRAF V600 mutations in melanoma is available at: http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics. 2.2 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosages of TECENTRIQ are presented in Table 1 . Administer TECENTRIQ as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes. If the first infusion is tolerated, all subsequent infusions may be delivered over 30 minutes. Table 1: Recommended Dosage of TECENTRIQ as a Single Agent Indication Recommended Dosage of TECENTRIQ Duration of Therapy Metastatic NSCLC 840 mg every 2 weeks or 1200 mg every 3 weeks or 1680 mg every 4 weeks Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity Adjuvant Treatment of NSCLC 840 mg every 2 weeks or 1200 mg every 3 weeks or 1680 mg every 4 weeks Up to one year, unless there is disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity ASPS (adult) 840 mg every 2 weeks or 1200 mg every 3 weeks or 1680 mg every 4 weeks Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity ASPS (pediatric, 2 years of age and older) 15 mg/kg (up to a maximum 1200 mg) every 3 weeks The recommended intravenous dosages of TECENTRIQ in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in Table 2 . Refer to the respective Prescribing Information for each therapeutic agent administered in combination with TECENTRIQ for the recommended dosage information, as appropriate. Table 2: Recommended Dosage of TECENTRIQ in Combination with Other Therapeutic Agents Indication Recommended Dosage of TECENTRIQ Duration of Therapy NSCLC 840 mg every 2 weeks or 1200 mg every 3 weeks or 1680 mg every 4 weeks Administer TECENTRIQ prior to chemotherapy and bevacizumab when given on the same day. Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity SCLC 840 mg every 2 weeks or 1200 mg every 3 weeks or 1680 mg every 4 weeks Administer TECENTRIQ prior to chemotherapy when given on the same day. HCC 840 mg every 2 weeks or 1200 mg every 3 weeks or 1680 mg every 4 weeks Administer TECENTRIQ prior to bevacizumab when given on the same day. Bevacizumab is administered at 15 mg/kg every 3 weeks. Melanoma 840 mg every 2 weeks or 1200 mg every 3 weeks or 1680 mg every 4 weeks Administer TECENTRIQ with cobimetinib 60 mg orally once daily (21 days on and 7 days off) and vemurafenib 720 mg orally twice daily. Prior to initiating TECENTRIQ, patients should receive a 28-day treatment cycle of cobimetinib 60 mg orally once daily (21 days on and 7 days off) and vemurafenib 960 mg orally twice daily from Days 1-21 and vemurafenib 720 mg orally twice daily from Days 22-28. 2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions No dose reduction for TECENTRIQ is recommended. In general, withhold TECENTRIQ for severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated adverse reactions. Permanently discontinue TECENTRIQ for life-threatening (Grade 4) immune-mediated adverse reactions, recurrent severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated reactions that require systemic immunosuppressive treatment, or an inability to reduce corticosteroid dose to 10 mg or less of prednisone or equivalent per day within 12 weeks of initiating steroids. Dosage modifications for TECENTRIQ for adverse reactions that require management different from these general guidelines are summarized in Table 3 . Table 3: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction Severity Based on Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE), version 4 Dosage Modification ALT = alanine aminotransferase, AST = aspartate aminotransferase, ULN = upper limit normal, DRESS = Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, SJS = Stevens Johnson syndrome, TEN = toxic epidermal necrolysis Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Pneumonitis Grade 2 Withhold Resume in patients with complete or partial resolution (Grade 0 to 1) after corticosteroid taper. Permanently discontinue if no complete or partial resolution within 12 weeks of initiating steroids or inability to reduce prednisone to 10 mg per day or less (or equivalent) within 12 weeks of initiating steroids Grades 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue Colitis Grades 2 or 3 Withhold Grade 4 Permanently discontinue Hepatitis with no tumor involvement of the liver AST or ALT increases to more than 3 and up to 8 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to more than 1.5 and up to 3 times ULN Withhold AST or ALT increases to more than 8 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to more than 3 times ULN Permanently discontinue Hepatitis with tumor involvement of the liver If AST and ALT are less than or equal to ULN at baseline, withhold or permanently discontinue TECENTRIQ based on recommendations for hepatitis with no liver involvement Baseline AST or ALT is more than 1 and up to 3 times ULN and increases to more than 5 and up to 10 times ULN or Baseline AST or ALT is more than 3 and up to 5 times ULN and increases to more than 8 and up to 10 times ULN Withhold AST or ALT increases to more than 10 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to more than 3 times ULN Permanently discontinue Endocrinopathies Grades 3 or 4 Withhold until clinically stable or permanently discontinue depending on severity Nephritis with Renal Dysfunction Grades 2 or 3 increased blood creatinine Withhold Grade 4 increased blood creatinine Permanently discontinue Exfoliative Dermatologic Conditions Suspected SJS, TEN, or DRESS Withhold Confirmed SJS, TEN, or DRESS Permanently discontinue Myocarditis or Pericarditis Grades 2, 3, or 4 Permanently discontinue Neurological Toxicities Grade 2 Withhold Grades 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue Other Adverse Reactions Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Grades 1 or 2 Interrupt or slow the rate of infusion Grades 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue 2.4 Preparation and Administration Preparation Visually inspect drug product for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Discard the vial if the solution is cloudy, discolored, or visible particles are observed. Do not shake the vial. Prepare the solution for infusion as follows: Select the appropriate vial(s) based on the prescribed dose. Withdraw the required volume of TECENTRIQ from the vial(s) using sterile needle and syringe. Dilute to a final concentration between 3.2 mg/mL and 16.8 mg/mL in a polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), or polyolefin (PO) infusion bag containing 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. Dilute with only 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. Mix diluted solution by gentle inversion. Do not shake. Discard used or empty vials of TECENTRIQ. Storage of Infusion Solution This product does not contain a preservative. Administer immediately once prepared. If diluted TECENTRIQ infusion solution is not used immediately, store solution either: At room temperature for no more than 6 hours from the time of preparation. This includes room temperature storage of the infusion in the infusion bag and time for administration of the infusion, or Under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) for no more than 7 days from time of preparation. Do not freeze. Do not shake. Administration Administer the initial infusion over 60 minutes through an intravenous line with or without a sterile, non-pyrogenic, low-protein binding in-line filter (pore size of 0.2–0.22 micron). If the first infusion is tolerated, all subsequent infusions may be delivered over 30 minutes. Do not coadminister other drugs through the same intravenous line. Do not administer as an intravenous push or bolus.
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Primary Use
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TECENTRIQ is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody indicated: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) as adjuvant treatment following resection and platinum-based chemotherapy for adult patients with Stage II to IIIA NSCLC whose tumors have PD-L1 expression on ≥ 1% of tumor cells, as determined by an FDA-approved test.
Summary

Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TECENTRIQ is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody indicated: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) as adjuvant treatment following resection and platinum-based chemotherapy for adult patients with Stage II to IIIA NSCLC whose tumors have PD-L1 expression on ≥ 1% of tumor cells, as determined by an FDA-approved test. ( 1.1 , 14.1 ) for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression (PD-L1 stained ≥ 50% of tumor cells [TC ≥ 50%] or PD-L1 stained tumor-infiltrating immune cells [IC] covering ≥ 10% of the tumor area [IC ≥ 10%] ), as determined by an FDA-approved test, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.1 ) in combination with bevacizumab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin, for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.1 ) in combination with paclitaxel protein-bound and carboplatin for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations ( 1.1 ) for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy.

Patients with EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations should have disease progression on FDA-approved therapy for NSCLC harboring these aberrations prior to receiving TECENTRIQ. ( 1.1 ) Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) in combination with carboplatin and etoposide, for the first-line treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). ( 1.2 ) in combination with lurbinectedin, for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with ES-SCLC whose disease has not progressed after first-line induction therapy with TECENTRIQ or atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs, carboplatin and etoposide. ( 1.2 ) Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in combination with bevacizumab for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HCC who have not received prior systemic therapy. ( 1.3 ) Melanoma in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib for the treatment of adult patients with BRAF V600 mutation-positive unresectable or metastatic melanoma. ( 1.4 ) Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma (ASPS) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with unresectable or metastatic ASPS. ( 1.5 ) 1.1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer TECENTRIQ, as a single-agent, is indicated as adjuvant treatment following resection and platinum-based chemotherapy for adult patients with stage II to IIIA [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have PD-L1 expression on ≥ 1% of tumor cells, as determined by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ].

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TECENTRIQ is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody indicated: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) as adjuvant treatment following resection and platinum-based chemotherapy for adult patients with Stage II to IIIA NSCLC whose tumors have PD-L1 expression on ≥ 1% of tumor cells, as determined by an FDA-approved test. ( 1.1 , 14.1 ) for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression (PD-L1 stained ≥ 50% of tumor cells [TC ≥ 50%] or PD-L1 stained tumor-infiltrating immune cells [IC] covering ≥ 10% of the tumor area [IC ≥ 10%] ), as determined by an FDA-approved test, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.1 ) in combination with bevacizumab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin, for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.1 ) in combination with paclitaxel protein-bound and carboplatin for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations ( 1.1 ) for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy. Patients with EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations should have disease progression on FDA-approved therapy for NSCLC harboring these aberrations prior to receiving TECENTRIQ. ( 1.1 ) Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) in combination with carboplatin and etoposide, for the first-line treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). ( 1.2 ) in combination with lurbinectedin, for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with ES-SCLC whose disease has not progressed after first-line induction therapy with TECENTRIQ or atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs, carboplatin and etoposide. ( 1.2 ) Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in combination with bevacizumab for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HCC who have not received prior systemic therapy. ( 1.3 ) Melanoma in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib for the treatment of adult patients with BRAF V600 mutation-positive unresectable or metastatic melanoma. ( 1.4 ) Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma (ASPS) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with unresectable or metastatic ASPS. ( 1.5 ) 1.1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer TECENTRIQ, as a single-agent, is indicated as adjuvant treatment following resection and platinum-based chemotherapy for adult patients with stage II to IIIA [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have PD-L1 expression on ≥ 1% of tumor cells, as determined by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ]. TECENTRIQ, as a single agent, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression (PD-L1 stained ≥ 50% of tumor cells [TC ≥ 50%] or PD-L1 stained tumor-infiltrating immune cells [IC] covering ≥ 10% of the tumor area [IC ≥ 10%]), as determined by an FDA-approved test, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ]. TECENTRIQ, in combination with bevacizumab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. TECENTRIQ, in combination with paclitaxel protein-bound and carboplatin, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. TECENTRIQ, as a single-agent, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy. Patients with EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations should have disease progression on FDA-approved therapy for NSCLC harboring these aberrations prior to receiving TECENTRIQ. 1.2 Small Cell Lung Cancer TECENTRIQ, in combination with carboplatin and etoposide, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). TECENTRIQ, in combination with lurbinectedin, is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with ES-SCLC whose disease has not progressed after first-line induction therapy with TECENTRIQ or atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs, carboplatin and etoposide. 1.3 Hepatocellular Carcinoma TECENTRIQ, in combination with bevacizumab, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have not received prior systemic therapy. 1.4 Melanoma TECENTRIQ, in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with BRAF V600 mutation-positive unresectable or metastatic melanoma [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] . 1.5 Alveola

Monitoring

  • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions Immune-mediated adverse reactions, which may be severe or fatal, can occur in any organ system or tissue, including the following: immune-mediated pneumonitis, immune-mediated colitis, immune-mediated hepatitis, immune-mediated endocrinopathies, immune-mediated dermatologic adverse reactions, immune-mediated nephritis and renal dysfunction, and solid organ transplant rejection.
  • ( 5.1 ) Monitor for early identification and management.
  • Evaluate liver enzymes, creatinine, and thyroid function at baseline and periodically during treatment.
  • ( 5.1 ) Withhold or permanently discontinue based on severity and type of reaction.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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